AN INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN CONSTITUTION
CONSTITUTION
Constitution is an authentic document containing the ideas, principles, and laws of a country. the laws are governing a country originate from its constitution. every country is ruled on the basis of its constitution.
In a democratic country constitution is framed and modified as per the interests of the people. we are proud of the fact that the Indian constitutions was formed through a democratic process. our constitution is the reflection of the ideas and concepts that came up in the debates and discussions all over India during the freedom struggle.
INDIAN CONSTITUTION - CONTENT
Preamble
395 Article
12 Schedules
22 Parts
105 Amendments
BASIC GOALS MENTIONED IN THE PREAMBLE
SOVEREIGNTY
SOCIALISM
SECULARISM
DEMOCRACY
REPUBLIC
THE MAIN FEATURES OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Parliamentary system
Fundamental rights
Fundamental duties
Directive principles
The rule of law
Federal system
Written constitution
Independent judicial system
PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM
People elect their representatives through universal adult franchise to govern the country. the elected members function as a council of people's representatives. this council of representatives is known as the parliament. The parliamentary system is a form of government formed by the elected representatives. Law making is the major function of the parliament.
PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM
On the contrary, in the presidential system, the people directly elect the head of the state. United states of America and France are examples.
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
The Fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian constitution for the success of democracy and the comprehensive development of citizens.
RIGT TO EQUALITY
RIGHT TO FREEDOM
RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
The constitution not only guarantees the fundamental rights, but also states the fundamental duties of every citizen. Fundamental duties are the duties of each and every citizen towards the nation that are to be performed compulsorily.
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;
(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;
(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;
(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures;
(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement;
(k) who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.